Van Dijk: I hope to be remembered by the outside world as one of the greatest captains in Liverpool s history

Hupu, August 17th News Recently, Liverpool captain Van Dijk accepted an exclusive interview with the media "Menin Blazers". He also talked about Liverpool's defending the Premier League, the challenges of this season, and his future in the Reds.

What do you feel about last season’s championship parade?

"That feeling was really great. It was cold that day, I think it was because of the rain, but from another perspective, I felt excited because my body was full of excitement and adrenaline. That moment was really special. From the moment we defeated Tottenham and confirmed the championship, until the end of the parade and party, that period was incredible."

What is your mentality about the arrival of the new Premier League season?

"The Premier League has always been very difficult, and it has been like this since I came here to play football. So, we cannot always look back, but look forward. We must look forward to the future and strive to improve our abilities. In the new season, we start from scratch and must do our best to maintain stability and achieve the goal of defending the title together."

Liverpool has not achieved the title defense since 1984, so what is the difference this time?

"It's really difficult to achieve the title defense. The intensity of the Premier League has been obvious to everyone in recent years. Of course, Manchester City has done a very good job in this regard. But we must enter the new season with the same mentality as last season, fight one by one, find the stability of the game, and try to keep everyone healthy, because everyone has their own role and must show their strength. This sounds simple, but it is actually very difficult, otherwise other teams would have been the same as us.

Regarding Slot, this is his second season in coaching. What new understanding do you have about him? What is the most important thing he brings to the team?

"I think he is very good in tactics. When preparing for the game, he knew how to deal with his opponent, how to attack, and how to defend. He is very comprehensive and he has allowed everyone to perform at the best last season. ”

Is this what he taught you?

"This is the result of the joint efforts of the team, and he and his coaching staff have been taking good care of us. The way he prepares the competition and the training arrangements are all to make us fully prepare in the competition. But in the end, the performance of the game still depends on ourselves. Last season we found the stability of the game well, which is the key to success and what we are going to pursue again in the new season. ”

Liverpool's transfer work is extremely busy this summer. When you renewed your contract, you expressed your expectation for a summer with big moves, but to be honest, did this signing exceed your expectations?

"If you look back carefully at the transfer windows of the past few years, there were actually not many big moves, so everything happened this time together. This is of course a good thing for the club. The players we bring in are great additions, and hopefully they can prove their worth throughout the season and even in the coming years. I also said at the time that I fully trust the club to make the right decisions. We all have to work hard, and new players are no exception. Signings are not necessarily guaranteed to be successful, but I hope this time we can really strengthen our lineup and bring success. ”

In the locker room, facing so many new faces and excellent players, as captains, how do you help them integrate into

"First of all, when new players arrive, we want to make them feel as popular as possible, make sure they can relax on and off the court and show their best form. Because when you join any new environment, you want to be accepted and feel comfortable. This is also what has happened in the past few weeks, thanks to all the players, especially those veterans who have been on the team for a long time. ”

" As for the winning culture, I think everyone who joins Liverpool will feel it immediately. The training standards, the requirements of players and coaches will make you adapt quickly. But playing football at Liverpool is not just about playing football, but also about the noise and pressure from the outside world, which is not always easy. But I believe they will be fine, because this is an excellent team with a good cultural atmosphere and everyone will help them stand out. ”

Regarding the changes in the defense line, the club's two full-back personnel have made adjustments this summer. How to view cooperation with them? "If new members join, the entire team will need time to adapt. You need to understand what he likes, how he wants to catch the ball, his habits in defense and offensive transitions. This is completely normal. ”

" Anyway, I hope they can fit in as soon as possible. In the end, this is a team matter, not just the defense line, but the defense of the entire team. We did a lot of work behind the scenes, all for the benefit of the team and the club. ”

Regarding Engumoha's performance in the preseason, how do you view his future? "He is brave, fast, and very talented. After all, he is only 16 years old and will soon be 17, but he is still special. Think about it, when I was 16 years old, I almost left the youth training camp. This is how the world works. We hope he keeps improving, staying healthy, learning from the best players, playing on the highest level, and hopes to make an important contribution to Liverpool in the near future or future. "

Regarding whether I think I have become a Liverpool legend alongside Ian Rush, Darglish, Gerrard and others. "To be honest, when I joined Liverpool, that was my dream. The club has a long history and has so many great captains and great achievements. I hope I can be remembered for many years, even forever, by people as one of the greatest captains in Liverpool’s history. My story is not over yet, and I still have a few years to go, and I hope these years are also full of success. ”